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Question 1

3 Points

A strategy that provides an overall plan for a specific, individual department of the hospital (organization) is a:

1. 1. divisional-level strategy.

   2. hierarchical-level strategy.

   3. unit-level strategy.

   4. departmental-level strategy.

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Question 2

3 Points

A way of understanding a healthcare phenomenon by perceiving the whole as well as the interactive elements is:

1. 1. systems perspective.

   2. global perspective.

   3. strategic think map.

   4. strategic compass.

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Question 3

3 Points

The strategic thinking framing perspective that focuses on the future and possible future states is:

1. 1. creative thinking.

   2. critical thinking.

   3. systems thinking.

   4. visionary thinking.

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Question 4

3 Points

Systematic identification and evaluation of external and internal individuals, groups, and organizations that have an interest in the success or failure of a healthcare facility (organization) is:

1. 1. external analysis.

   2. Delphi method.

   3. stakeholder analysis.

   4. competitor analysis.

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Question 5

3 Points

The facilitated group discussion process for developing consensus on an issue or problem in health care where ideas are presented, discussion occurs, and consensus is reached through a voting process is:

1. 1. Nominal Group Technique.

   2. Delphi Group Method.

   3. Mapped Compass Group Technique.

   4. Strategic Leadership Group Method.

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Question 6

3 Points

In strategic planning terms, a "gray rhino" is:

1. 1. an unanticipated surprise in the community healthcare planning process.

   2. a high-probability, high-impact issue that everyone acknowledges as a threat.

   3. an uncommon but unpredictable factor that is controversial among participants.

   4. a powerful stakeholder with great influence on the process and/or great resources.

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Question 7

11 Points

In the hierarchy of goals, the mission captures:

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Question 8

11 Points

What value chain component provides improvements in an existing or new operational processes framework for internal analysis of the organization?

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Question 9

14 Points

Based on your readings, please describe in detail the importance of strategic planning within a health care organization. Stakeholders are a key component within the strategic planning process. Please identify two examples of primary stakeholders and two examples of secondary stakeholders. 

Your response must beat least 75 words in length.

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Question 10

23 Points

Discuss the scope and role of strategy types in strategy formulation. Be sure to address all five types of strategies.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

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Question 11

23 Points

As chief financial officer (CFO) of a healthcare organization, how would you track strategic plan performance during the fiscal year to make sure that your facility is on track for meeting its strategic planning goals and budget process?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

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Question 1

3 Points

A strategy that provides an overall plan for a specific, individual department of the hospital (organization) is a:

1. 1. divisional-level strategy.

   2. hierarchical-level strategy.

   3. unit-level strategy.

   4. departmental-level strategy.

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Question 2

3 Points

A way of understanding a healthcare phenomenon by perceiving the whole as well as the interactive elements is:

1. 1. systems perspective.

   2. global perspective.

   3. strategic think map.

   4. strategic compass.

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Question 3

3 Points

The strategic thinking framing perspective that focuses on the future and possible future states is:

1. 1. creative thinking.

   2. critical thinking.

   3. systems thinking.

   4. visionary thinking.

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Question 4

3 Points

Systematic identification and evaluation of external and internal individuals, groups, and organizations that have an interest in the success or failure of a healthcare facility (organization) is:

1. 1. external analysis.

   2. Delphi method.

   3. stakeholder analysis.

   4. competitor analysis.

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Question 5

3 Points

The facilitated group discussion process for developing consensus on an issue or problem in health care where ideas are presented, discussion occurs, and consensus is reached through a voting process is:

1. 1. Nominal Group Technique.

   2. Delphi Group Method.

   3. Mapped Compass Group Technique.

   4. Strategic Leadership Group Method.

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Question 6

3 Points

In strategic planning terms, a "gray rhino" is:

1. 1. an unanticipated surprise in the community healthcare planning process.

   2. a high-probability, high-impact issue that everyone acknowledges as a threat.

   3. an uncommon but unpredictable factor that is controversial among participants.

   4. a powerful stakeholder with great influence on the process and/or great resources.

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Question 7

11 Points

In the hierarchy of goals, the mission captures:

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Question 8

11 Points

What value chain component provides improvements in an existing or new operational processes framework for internal analysis of the organization?

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Question 9

14 Points

Based on your readings, please describe in detail the importance of strategic planning within a health care organization. Stakeholders are a key component within the strategic planning process. Please identify two examples of primary stakeholders and two examples of secondary stakeholders. 

Your response must beat least 75 words in length.

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Question 10

23 Points

Discuss the scope and role of strategy types in strategy formulation. Be sure to address all five types of strategies.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

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Question 11

23 Points

As chief financial officer (CFO) of a healthcare organization, how would you track strategic plan performance during the fiscal year to make sure that your facility is on track for meeting its strategic planning goals and budget process?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

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